In his second start for Brighton Hove and Albion, former Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley had an unfortunate own goal that gave Fulham the lead last night. Amidst a 3-1 loss at Craven Cottage, O’Riley’s deflection off his back from a corner ended up in the back of the net on the 79th minute.
This event adds to O’Riley’s journey post-Celtic, where he left the club as their most valuable export in the summer transfer window. Despite a tough debut with an injury, he managed to score a late winner against Manchester City in his English Premier League debut months later.
The mishap during his second start under manager Fabian Hurzeler seems like another obstacle in O’Riley’s path. The pressures of playing for Celtic were highlighted by O’Riley, who mentioned the mental and physical toll of constantly battling the high expectations of the club and its fans.
Overall, O’Riley’s career at Brighton has had its ups and downs, but his determination and resilience shine through in the face of challenges both on and off the pitch.
